Apr 27·edited Apr 27Liked by Barrington Smith-Seetachitt
I appreciate this post about 'romantasy'. I recently started reading books by TJ Klune. I started with The House in the Cerulean Sea. I didn't really know what I was reading at first, but I enjoyed it. I would categorize it as YA but with hints of fantasy and romance. I followed that up with Under the Whispering Door, which also has fantasy elements in it, but I think it's supposed to be a romance. (I didn't connect with that one as much.) I just finished In the Lives of Puppets a few weeks ago. I would describe it as relentlessly intertextual dystopian sci-fi with a touch of romance and lots of humor. I enjoyed it quite a bit, but I'm not sure how to categorize it.
I love reading your thoughts on neo-feminist fiction. (Is that a thing? Or did I make that up?) In any case, thank you for the post. Please tell Paul 'Hi' from us. He should cut back on the asparagus.
Well, I'm reading a lot of articles for my Masters, one class I'm in is Critical Disability Studies and the information I'm getting is fascinating! One thing I'm reading for my Capstone is called "Bowling Alone", and it's about the decline of membership in clubs, bowling leagues (thus the name), and other organizations. I'm audio booking it. It's interesting and I feel important, but it's a bit dry for sure. After I get done with my Masters in May, I am looking forward to reading "Rules for Radicals" by Saul Alinsky.
I wish there was a style called Tom Robbins style, but I'm not sure what that'd be...it's kinda romance, kinda fantasy, kinda weird?
Wow, all of these sound interesting. I go through occasional non-fiction phases. ( I can't believe you're already graduating with your Masters in a month already. It probably feels quicker from the outside than for you!)
I appreciate this post about 'romantasy'. I recently started reading books by TJ Klune. I started with The House in the Cerulean Sea. I didn't really know what I was reading at first, but I enjoyed it. I would categorize it as YA but with hints of fantasy and romance. I followed that up with Under the Whispering Door, which also has fantasy elements in it, but I think it's supposed to be a romance. (I didn't connect with that one as much.) I just finished In the Lives of Puppets a few weeks ago. I would describe it as relentlessly intertextual dystopian sci-fi with a touch of romance and lots of humor. I enjoyed it quite a bit, but I'm not sure how to categorize it.
I love reading your thoughts on neo-feminist fiction. (Is that a thing? Or did I make that up?) In any case, thank you for the post. Please tell Paul 'Hi' from us. He should cut back on the asparagus.
I'm going to put these on my list!
Well, I'm reading a lot of articles for my Masters, one class I'm in is Critical Disability Studies and the information I'm getting is fascinating! One thing I'm reading for my Capstone is called "Bowling Alone", and it's about the decline of membership in clubs, bowling leagues (thus the name), and other organizations. I'm audio booking it. It's interesting and I feel important, but it's a bit dry for sure. After I get done with my Masters in May, I am looking forward to reading "Rules for Radicals" by Saul Alinsky.
I wish there was a style called Tom Robbins style, but I'm not sure what that'd be...it's kinda romance, kinda fantasy, kinda weird?
Wow, all of these sound interesting. I go through occasional non-fiction phases. ( I can't believe you're already graduating with your Masters in a month already. It probably feels quicker from the outside than for you!)